This bra was close but did not fully properly fit me. I returned it but did want to add the measurements to the data base.

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Updated on Apr 02, 2024 Flag this

Beginning a new quest to find a well-fitting bra (thanks, middle-aged weight gain which I have admittedly done not much to combat lol). This is the best I've tried thus far.

Band: for me, this is snug on the loosest hooks but not uncomfortably so. I tried it with an extender on the tightest hook and that felt too loose, so.. snug it is for now. And at least it means it won't be unwearable when it stretches after wearing a bit.

Straps: these appear to be in a great position for me, not feeling like they're in danger of slipping down. I also like that it comes with a ... j-hook in case I'd like to wear it with a top with a more racerback style. They adjust plenty long enough for me, but I'm not terribly tall or low-rooted or anything so it's never really an issue.

Fabric: this was my biggest worry. It's sort of sheer, but not as see-through as it appears at first sight. I'm generally pretty sensitive about what fabrics feel comfortable enough to wear (so many pretty lace bras have gone immediately back for this reason). I've had this one on for several hours now and it's still not bothering me or feeling itchy, which is good. With it being essentially made of mesh, I'm hoping it will be light during the summer.

Wires: these are also not bothering me. I am happy to have the gore fairly low, as I am rather close-set and a higher gore tends to fit wonky - either not tacking, or having one wire sit on my sternum while the other is shunted off to rest on top of slightly-smaller-boob's tissue. With the gore being low, it fits right on my sternum. No uncomfortable poking. It's also not crazy low - I feel secure and not like the chesticles are escaping out the center, not even when I bend over. They're also not too high for me on the outside/underarm, which can also sometimes be an issue. If there was a way to make them just a teeny bit closer it would be perfection, but I can never seem to find wires close enough. It would essentially need to be a single wire in a rounded W-shape rather than two U-shapes next two each other.

Cups: another pretty solid "this works for me." I tend to lean towards lightly molded t-shirt bras (see my complaint about disliking itchy things to touch my skin lol), but those often leave me with space in the bottom of the cup. (I think this is due to not enough immediate projection on the part of the bra, but I'm not certain.) This bra is not molded or padded in anyway. The cups are non-stretch, so they do give support. They let my tissue settle in and fill the bottom (hooray for wires remaining where I put them!) The top doesn't cut in at all. It fits my slightly-larger side pretty perfectly, and while a tiny smidge loose on the other side, it's not enough to tell through a shirt. And honestly, I haven't done much strap adjusting, so I might get that side better the next time.
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Updated on Feb 27, 2024 Flag this

The cups appear to fit great until I try to relax my arms. Somehow, my breast tissue is squished back into my under arm area, so lowering arm causes it to sit on top of breast tissue (that isn’t usually there!). It feels very unnatural, like I need to keep my arms at an angle (like doing the chicken dance!) . I thought I could fix by extending the straps but they don’t extend near long enough. This is very unfortunate because the rest of the fit (gore, etc) appears very good. Seems to be a very high quality bra.

Black colorway

Updated on Jan 16, 2024 Flag this

The fabric can be a bit scratchy, but it's definitely the best fitting plunge bra I own.

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 Flag this

This bra fit comfortable when I got it, but the band has stretched out quite a lot already. The underwires now slide lower than my breast tissue and the gore digs into my sternum...

Black colorway

Updated on Dec 26, 2023 Flag this

The top edge of the cup is less stretch than the lace that makes up most of it, which caused it to cut into my flesh in a way I didn't like. No so tight it changed how it felt, but it caused a noticable difference in the look

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Updated on Dec 21, 2023 Flag this

feels nice quality. bend is nicely stretchy. a bit too much fabric on the underside of the cup for me, and I'm usually pretty bottom heavy. good coverage

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Updated on Dec 21, 2023 Flag this

Gore seems ok until I move too much, then it digs in a little. The quad-boobing is very slight and probably would not occur if there was not elastic along the top of the cup. But the cups are definitely too wide for me by at least a half inch. I'll keep it even though it's not a perfect fit because it's comfortable enough to wear.

Updated on Nov 25, 2023 Flag this

The good The mesh fabric is cool and comfortable, and the lift and support are great. The gore is low and very comfortable. It comes it so many great colors.

The not so good: This size was recommended by Bratabase, but for me, the wires feel too long, and the wing height is too high. I get wrinkling at the top, bottom and sides of the cups. I wish this bra worked for me, but the fit is not right in this or the 34G.

However, if it works for your shape, I think you will love it!

Wild Cherry colorway

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Updated on Nov 19, 2023 Flag this

This bra is more comfortable than any other underwire I've ever worn! It also gave me lift and separation that I've never had from a bra before. And the mesh fabric seems to keep me cooler. It comes in a lot of pretty colors and designs. At first, I thought it was The One, but even from the beginning, the cups were a bit wrinkled at the top; I think I'm full on bottom. As I've worn it, I noticed that it's also wrinkled on the sides, even though I have some trouble scooping all of my larger breast into the cup. I've also tried the 34GG (my recommended size on Bratabase), but on that one, the wires seem too high in my armpits, and I still have wrinkling in the cups. So... I would definitely recommend this one, but the fit isn't quite right for me.

Wine Diamond colorway

Updated on Nov 19, 2023 Flag this

I 🩷 this bra!

I’m so happy that I haven’t sized out of it yet. Actually, the 32GG is borderline too small, but it depends on how full my boobs are (currently breast pumping).

Everything about Matilda is great. I e review it already a few times in different sizes (34HH, 34J). There isn’t much to say. I like the color of this one. Also, I love how petite the smaller sizes are - 2 hooks and a tiny band - like when did I ever think I’d wear something this delicate and petite? 😂

Wine Diamond colorway

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Updated on Oct 25, 2023 Flag this

Matilda is great! I had this one when u was my old size, so now it’s too big. I’ve ordered a new one in my new size and fortunately I’m not sized out of it (yet).

Clove colorway

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Updated on Oct 24, 2023 Flag this

Matilda is great! I had this one when u was my old size, so now it’s too big. I’ve ordered a new one in my new size and fortunately I’m not sized out of it (yet).

Black colorway

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Updated on Oct 24, 2023 Flag this

Bottom line: gaps at the top side of the cup. Projection isn't right for me, it seems to settle in and withing a few minutes, it's down below the IMF. Matilda does the same and it works for many with projection, but not for me. The material is also the same as Matilda - I don't like it. This might run a dash large, accounting for the gapping at the top-side of the cup, but I don't think it is that. The overlay pretty fabric wrinkles on this at the tip of the cup. The wires are both too high and too wide so it pokes. It's very pretty on and definitely doesn't work for me. Pictures and measurements to come.

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Updated on Oct 02, 2023 Flag this

Current measurements from Reddit calculator: L109, C105,T 97, and S136, LN141, L134. Roots: average to slightly short height, average to slightly wide width. Pendulous, soft, projected, aging tissue. About even fullness, but because it is so soft, functionally fuller on bottom, I'd guess. After a weight change, I needed new bras. My suggested size from the Reddit calculator was 40JJ or 42J (UK), As it can overestimate sizing in softer, less firm and pendulous breasts, I chose 40J/42HH as my starting point, one size smaller than the calculator. I ordered different models in several brands: Panache, Sculptresse by Panache, Elomi, Cleo by Panache, and Goddess.

The ... colorway, Very Pink, in the Brianna is more an electric lavender color. Typical of most UK bras in this size range, it has 3 hooks and straps around 1.8mm; the straps are likely long enough for most people. It, like a few others I tried, was a little creaky in a few places, but imagine if I washed it that this would go away.

The gore tacked nicely, the band fit was snug and didn't feel as if it were going to move, and the bottom of the cup fit in the IMF perfectly. The first time I tried it on, last week, I thought it too tight, but today, it seemed fine. Of course, I've lost 5 pounds in the last week (water weight from changing medication), so that could be why. I left it on by accident after I tried it on today - I got busy (work at home). It was an hour before I remembered it was on and that I needed to take it off. Seems very comfortable.

It is definitely a bit large on my smaller breast. It's just a teensy bit too large at the top of the cup in my larger breast. The wire is tallish, but not poking me. Like all UK bras, the wires/cups are too wide. While the bottom tacks nicely, as the wire heads off in a 50-60 degree angle from the bottom of the cup, I want it to be at an 85 degree angle. At the top of the cup, under my arm, there is at least 6-7 mm of fabric between the wire and the edge of my breast. But, in every other way, the Elomis fit me better than most and I haven't the means to order Polish.

I ordered a 42H to replace it. Now that I've lost a few pounds, I may wish I'd ordered a 40HH instead. I'll measure it soon and find out... I do have photos and I'll get them up soon.
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Updated on Sep 30, 2023 Flag this

Same as: http://bra.pe/X5Gx/

This bra did not fit correctly when I bought it when I was a 34HH/J. I have not tried it since being a 32GG, but best guess is it won’t fit properly either. The cups in this one seem narrower/shallower than the 36H I have. (Obviously, since they’re not even sister sizes.)

I’ve since become a devout Panache Sport wearer, so this one will be going in the listings once I measure it.

White colorway

Updated on Sep 05, 2023 Flag this

These wires are too wide and tall for me. They also don't have enough depth in the cup. The volume of the 40J was more accurate, but still not deep enough. This colorway is just very bland when your skin-tone is adjacent. Probably good for when you need a "nude" bra, but I like fun colors, lol. Bras are for me, and I want to see fun colors when I take off my shirt. The other color ways are probably better for me, this was the colorway that was in stock in this size. The feel is standard for Elomi bras. Comfortable band, great feel for ... the satin part of the cup, and the stretch lace doesn't seem like it will wear well. I would love to see them move more toward the stretch lace that the Panache Serene uses. I love that bra's fabric so much. Get me off my soap box, I swear. Sometimes I wonder if I'd die for that stupid bra. I really wish it had more projection. I'm still upset about how big those damn wires are. Oh, I'm off topic. These wires are too big too, I already said that, but at least it's on topic. Ok, bye.
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Cameo Rose colorway

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Updated on Sep 01, 2023 Flag this

I do love Elomi bras. I guess I'm a fan because they were some of the first to fit me when I started my journey to find a bra that fits years ago, when I was a different size. This one doesn't fit me, but I'm a fan of the satin fabric used for the cups. This frame is a shape mismatch. The wires are too tall and wide for me. I'm not a fan of the stretch lace on this one. I have a couple of the Elomi Kim Plunge Bra (4340) and the stretch lace is the same, I believe. It wears ... kinda funny over time. I prefer the stretch lace used in the Panache Serene bra. The cups aren't deep enough for the side support to do anything for me. My tissue just folds over on the side. The pattern for the Ebony colorway is just kinda meh for me. It's like animal print for beginners, I guess. The suggestion of animal print. Odd choice, but this was the one in stock in this size.
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Ebony colorway

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Updated on Aug 31, 2023 Flag this

This bra is so close to fitting! The elastic at the top causes a quad boob effect. I think if it had a stretch lace or similar finish at the top of the cup this wouldn’t happen. I appreciate the lower gore for my close set boobies. I always have trouble finding a bra with enough projection, but this one is pretty close.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 Flag this

Excellent seamless, non-padded/lined t-shirt bra. While it’s not quite projected enough for me, I still love it and wear it every week.

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 Flag this